Multi-layered molded article with decorative layer and method

Abstract

A multi-layered molded article includes a decorative layer ( 12 ) and a substrate ( 14 ). The base is moldingly bonded to the decorative layer. The molten material may interlock with a plurality of tiny pores and protrusions formed on a bonding surface of the decorative layer. Therefore, the bonding effect between the decorative layer and the base is improved.

1 . A multi-layered molded article comprising a decorative layer and a substrate, the substrate moldingly bonded to the decorative layer, and the decorative layer comprising a material softer than the substrate. 
   
   
       2 . The multi-layered molded article as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of one of plastic, rubber or silicone. 
   
   
       3 . The multi-layered molded article as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the decorative layer has a bonding surface having a plurality of tiny pores or protrusions formed thereon, the substrate being bonded to the bonding surface of the decorative layer. 
   
   
       4 . The multi-layered molded article as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the decorative layer is made of one of leather, fabric, woven clothes, textiles, and nylon. 
   
   
       5 . A multi-layered molded article comprising a decorative layer and a substrate, wherein the substrate is moldingly bonded to the decorative layer, and the decorative layer made from a softer material than the substrate. 
   
   
       6 . The multi-layered molded article as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the softer material is one of leather, fabric, woven clothes, textiles, and nylon. 
   
   
       7 . A method of forming a multi-layered molded article, comprising:
 providing a decorative layer comprising a soft material;
 fitting the decorative layer into a mold, the mold including a mold cavity; 
 injecting a molten material into the mold cavity to form a substrate, the decorative layer moldingly bonded to the substrate. 
   
   
   
       8 . The method of forming a multi-layered molded article according to  claim 7 , wherein the soft material of the decorative layer is made of one of leather, fabric, woven clothes, textiles, and nylon. 
   
   
       9 . The method of forming a multi-layered molded article according to  claim 7 , wherein the molten material is made of one of plastic, rubber and silicone. 
   
   
       10 . The method of forming a multi-layered molded article according to  claim 7 , wherein the decorative layer has a bonding surface having a plurality of tiny pores or protrusions formed thereon, the substrate being bonded to the bonding surface of the decorative layer